King High School hosts Mighty Mustang Prom for special education students

Special education students at King High School were treated to their own prom. The Mighty Mustangs Prom was held in the school's band hall and included food, photos, music and fun.
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King High School students wear props as they pose for a picture at a photo booth during the Mighty Mustangs Prom on Friday, May 18, 2018, at King High School.(Photo: Alexandria Rodriguez/Caller-Times)Buy Photo

A few weeks ago, Arrenton and a few of his classmates were measured for tuxedo's donated by Tuxedo Junction. The girls also had dresses donated by the fashion design students, said April Mayberry, Special Education Department Chair of the high school.

A DJ filled the band hall with music as the students danced or ate food provided by Katz 21.

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Members of the King High School drum line play as students are introduced before the Mighty Mustangs Prom on Friday, May 18, 2018 at King High School. The prom was put on for special education students.(Photo: Alexandria Rodriguez/Caller-Times)

Mighty Mustang Prom, now in its eighth year, has been in the works since the beginning of the school year. The entire prom is run by volunteers and donations from students and the community.

"We have some kids that will come in and ask to be dates. It's wonderful. The general education kids get excited and dress up," Mayberry said. "This year, we had our Royalettes team do their hair and makeup."

King High School students wait in line to take photos at a photo booth during the Mighty Mustangs Prom on Friday, May 18, 2018, at King High School. The prom was hosted for special education students.(Photo: Alexandria Rodriguez/Caller-Times)

Students also had plenty of photo opportunities. Props and a photo booth were available for students to take silly and serious photos.

"It's like my heart skips a beat. It's just joyous to see them," Dailey said. "They have something to participate in and they're never left out."